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Drug Distribution

There is no Narcotic Distribution case too big or too small; we will zealously represent you, no matter the amount you are alleged to have sold and/or manufactured.

In Illinois, it is illegal to manufacture, deliver or possess with the intent to deliver Narcotics. As the amount increases, so does the severity of the crime.

In addition, the following penalty enhancements apply:

1) If you are in possession of a firearm at the time you are arrested for selling/manufacturing drugs, your sentence may be doubled.

2) If you are caught selling/manufacturing drugs within 1500 feet of a school, church, public park, or movie theater, (aka a “school zone violation”)your sentence may be doubled.

Illinois Marijuana Distribution Laws & Penalties

MARIJUANA DISTRIBUTION/MANUFACTURE OFFENSES – There is no marijuana case too big or too small; we will zealously represent you, no matter the amount you are alleged to have sold and/or manufactured.

It is illegal to manufacture, deliver or possess with the intent to deliver Marijuana. As the amount increases, so does the severity of the crime.

The penalties are as follows:

a) Not more than 2.5 grams = Class B misdemeanor;

b) More than 2.5 grams but not more than 10 grams = Class A misdemeanor;

c) More than 10 grams but not more than 30 grams = Class 4 felony;

d) More than 30 grams but not more than 500 grams = Class 3 felony. A fine of up to $50,000 may be imposed;

e) More than 500 grams but not more than 2,000 grams = Class 2 felony. A fine of up to $100,000 may be imposed;

f) More than 2,000 grams but not more than 5,000 grams = Class 1 felony. A fine of up to $150,000 may be imposed;

g) More than 5,000 grams = Class X felony. A fine of up to exceed $200,000 may be imposed.

720 ILCS 570/401. It is unlawful for any person knowingly to manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver marijuana/cannabis.

Other Controlled Substance Distribution and Sale Penalties

Unless noted, the following crimes are Class X Felonies. The sentence ranges, however, are set out in the statute. The penalties are as follows:

Heroin, Cocaine, and Morphine

(A) Less than 1 gram of heroin, cocaine, or morphine = Class 2 Felony

(B) 1 gram or more, but less than 15 grams of heroin, cocaine, or morphine = Class 1 Felony

(C) 15 grams or more, but less than 100 grams of heroin, cocaine, or morphine = between 6 years and 30 years;

(D) 100 grams or more, but less than 400 grams of heroin, cocaine, or morphine = between 9 years and 40 years;

(E) 400 grams or more, but less than 900 grams of heroin, cocaine, or morphine = between 12 years and 50 years;
(F) 900 grams or more of heroin = between 15 years and 60 years.

LSD –

(A) Less than 5 grams of LSD; or less than 10 pieces/tabs of LSD = Class 2 Felony

(B) 5 grams or more, but less than 15 grams of LSD; or 10 or more, but less than 15 pieces/tabs of LSD = Class 1 Felony

(C) 15 grams or more, but less than 100 grams of LSD; or 15 or more, but less than 200 pieces/tabs of LSD = between 6 years and 30 years;

(D) 100 grams or more, but less than 400 grams of LSD; or 200 or more, but less than 600 pieces/tabs of LSD = between 9 years and 40 years;

(E) 400 grams or more, but less than 900 grams of LSD; or 600 or more, but less than 1500 pieces/tabs of LSD = between 12 and 50 years;

(F) 900 grams or more of LSD; or 1500 or more pieces/tabs of LSD = between 15 and 60 years.

* Each crime carries a potential fine.

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